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17 July 2026
SONATRACH and Siemens Energy sign MoU on maintenance, green hydrogen and compression
MoU to co-develop maintenance and repair solutions, training, digitalisation and predictive maintenance, and to support local green steel and green ammonia value chains.
17 July 2026
SONATRACH and Bosch sign MoU to explore green hydrogen in Algeria
MoU to explore green-hydrogen projects in Algeria, including electrolyser manufacture, hydrogen production and technical knowledge exchange.
17 July 2026
bp brings ConocoPhillips into Kirkuk redevelopment
A 42% stake will support redevelopment of Kirkuk oil fields, with an initial >3 billion boe production phase across Baba, Avanah, Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz.
17 July 2026
Honeywell Technologies completes acquisition of Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies
£1.325bn cash deal expands catalyst portfolio across refining, petrochemicals and renewable fuels; integrates catalyst expertise with automation and digital offerings for end-to-end solutions.
17 July 2026
Yara: Q2 EBITDA USD 906m and Gulf Coast ammonia acquisition
High margins pushed EBITDA to USD 906m; volatile nitrogen prices delayed off‑season demand, buying resumed in mid‑July; acquisition to lower ammonia costs and diversify energy exposure.
17 July 2026
Gasunie H1 2026: advancing hydrogen, CO₂, heat and LNG infrastructure
Opened a 32‑km Rotterdam hydrogen pipeline, progressed CO₂ and heat projects, boosted LNG capacity, and saw shifting gas flows with higher power‑sector demand.
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17 July 2026
Uniper to invest €5 billion in European energy system transformation
Focus on flexible generation, hydrogen-ready plants, renewables and gas diversification; projects include ~1.7 GW of tendered plants, data‑centre site development and gas portfolio expansion.
16 July 2026
Alfen and CATL partner on 5 GWh sodium‑ion storage deployment in Europe
Joint plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium‑ion battery storage across Europe to cut costs, diversify supply and reduce exposure to lithium price swings.
16 July 2026
Eastman’s Kingsport methanolysis plant hosts EPA officials
EPA leaders toured a methanolysis unit that processes >250 million lb/yr of polyester waste and reports 20–30% lower GHGs versus fossil-based plastic production.
16 July 2026
Infinium supplies eNaphtha for On's CleanCloud EVA midsole
CO₂‑derived eNaphtha used as a drop‑in feedstock to produce EVA midsoles at commercial scale; shipments began in 2024, ISCC PLUS chain‑of‑custody, and more than one million pairs produced.
16 July 2026
SABIC and Rongsheng sign PDA for Jintang New Materials project in Zhoushan
Evaluating up to 50% stake in Zhoushan advanced-materials project; PDA sets framework toward a potential FID and joint development.
16 July 2026
EIB approves €17.4bn financing package including €800m for Cernavodă and Ukraine border upgrades
€17.4bn package backs energy projects, an €800m Cernavodă loan, securitisation expansion and upgraded Ukraine–EU crossings.
16 July 2026
Gasunie positions the Netherlands as Europe’s CO₂ hub
Five connected CCS projects (Porthos, Aramis, CO₂next, DRC, DSC) will capture, transport and store CO₂ under the North Sea and link industry across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
16 July 2026
BASF inaugurates Düsseldorf emollients plant
Mid double-digit million-euro investment expands capacity for specialty emollients used in skin care and sun protection, serving European and global cosmetics markets.
16 July 2026
Air Liquide invests >160M USD in Arizona for ultra‑pure gases for advanced chips
Arizona plant to supply ultra-high-purity gases for advanced-chip fab expansion using on-site low-carbon hydrogen production and CO2 capture.
15 July 2026
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch pilot cars on 100% renewable gasoline
Six-month Spanish trial uses existing cars, 100% renewable gasoline and digital tracking to demonstrate drop-in fuel scalability without new vehicles or infrastructure.
15 July 2026
PureCycle, Mitsui and RM TOHCELLO to bring recycled PP to BOPP film in Japan
Aiming to introduce recycled polypropylene into BOPP flexible packaging; pilot runs successful and a commercial agreement is targeted for 2027 ahead of shipments subject to import clearance.
15 July 2026
Johnson & Johnson Q2 2026 results and raises 2026 outlook
Quarterly sales topped $25.3B; adjusted net earnings and EPS rose, free cash flow improved, and full-year revenue guidance was raised above $100B for the first time.
15 July 2026
Brenntag and Evonik REXIM: exclusive GMP amino acids distribution across most of Europe
Exclusive agreement transfers market development and distribution of GMP-grade REXIM amino acids across most of Europe to a regional distributor, effective July 1, 2026.
15 July 2026
Axens to build France’s first industrial-scale Jetanol™ SAF unit
50,000 t/y SAF plant using advanced bioethanol and Jetanol™ technology; production targeted for 2030 to boost French/European SAF supply and meet ReFuelEU targets.
15 July 2026
Anglo Asian Mining hires Worley for Xarxar and Garadag copper feasibility studies
Feasibility studies for two Azerbaijan copper deposits will assess heap‑leach and SX‑EW processing; Xarxar due mid‑2027, Garadag H1 2028; ~90,000 m drilling planned.
14 July 2026
Sonatrach launches 140,000 m3/day desalination plant construction in Ben M’Hidi, Skikda
Two-year build to supply Skikda industrial area and ADE; project managed by ADC with works executed by ENAC, both Sonatrach subsidiaries.
14 July 2026
Velocys launches AlphaCore 400 to extend microchannel FT into larger SAF projects
New higher-capacity microchannel reactor doubles capacity vs AlphaCore 200 to enable larger, lower-cost SAF and synthetic-fuel projects.
14 July 2026
PCC SE: Revenue +5–10% to nearly €1bn and EBITDA +20%+ expected in FY2026
Forecasts revenue near €1bn, EBITDA rising over 20% to a three‑digit million, and a return to EBIT profit; Q2 figures due Aug 20, 2026.
14 July 2026
Nobian and Airengy to test AirBattery compressed-air storage in a Danish salt cavern
Pilot to assess storing surplus renewable electricity as compressed air in a Danish salt cavern for long-duration grid balancing and energy security.
14 July 2026
Mitsui Chemicals to establish MC Dental Holdings America as oral-care global HQ
New US holding will become the global headquarters for the group's oral care business after the Ultradent acquisition; establishment moved up to July 2026.
14 July 2026
Topsoe and Sasol license G2L SAF technology to Allied Biofuels for Uzbekistan plant
License and engineering deal to supply G2L eSAF and bio‑SAF technology for a Khorezm plant producing about 300,000 t SAF/eSAF annually; FID 2027, commercial ops targeted 2030.
14 July 2026
Acelen Renewables and Bunge sign five-year certified soybean oil supply for SAF and HVO
Five-year supply of 300,000 t/yr certified soybean oil (total >1 Mt) for SAF and renewable diesel at a Bahia biorefinery due to start operations in 2029.
13 July 2026
EIB lends €450m to OMV for Bruck green hydrogen plant
140 MW electrolyser at Bruck will produce 23,000 t/yr renewable hydrogen, feed Schwechat refinery via 22 km pipeline, cutting direct CO₂ by up to 150,000 t/yr; operations due end‑2027.
13 July 2026
BASF adds three REDcert² biomass‑balanced additives for architectural coatings
Three REDcert²‑certified biomass‑balanced additives enable lower product carbon footprint for architectural coatings while retaining existing performance and formulation compatibility.
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